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命を絶つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 命を絶つ.

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Entry

命を絶ついのちをたつExpressionGodan verbFreq #17774
1

to end one's life; to commit suicide

2

to end a life; to kill

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

8 strokesFrequency 465JLPT N2Grade 3

On

メイミョウ

Kun

いのち

discontinue, sever, cut off, abstain, interrupt, suppress, be beyond, without match, peerless, unparalleled

12 strokesFrequency 784JLPT N2Grade 5

On

ゼツ

Kun

た.えるた.やすた.つ

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